Mastering the Monowire: Unlocking Its Full Potential in Cyberpunk 2077
The Monowire, a staple of cyberpunk aesthetics and deadly weaponry, has undergone significant changes throughout Cyberpunk 2077’s lifespan. Understanding its current scaling is crucial for crafting a potent and satisfying build. So, to answer the burning question: the Monowire currently scales primarily with the Reflexes attribute and the Blades skill tree. Invest wisely in these areas to maximize your Monowire’s lethality.
Understanding Monowire Scaling in Cyberpunk 2077
Prior to Patch 1.5, the Monowire was a completely different beast, scaling with Cool and functioning as a blunt weapon. However, the updates have redefined its identity. Now, it’s a precision instrument of death, benefiting directly from your agility and mastery of bladed weapons.
Reflexes: This attribute directly influences your crit chance and dodge capabilities, crucial for a close-quarters combatant like a Monowire user. More importantly, each point in Reflexes increases the base damage of the Monowire. This is the foundation upon which your Monowire build is built.
Blades Skill Tree: This skill tree is where you’ll find the specific perks that supercharge your Monowire. These perks enhance various aspects of its performance, including:
- Damage: Increasing the base damage of light and strong attacks.
- Attack Speed: Allowing you to unleash more devastating strikes in a shorter time.
- Bleed Chance: Applying a powerful damage-over-time effect to your enemies.
- Finisher Moves: Unlocking stylish and deadly finishing animations.
It’s important to note that while the Intelligence attribute is the core of Netrunning, the Finisher: Live Wire perk within the Intelligence skill tree unlocks a unique Monowire finisher. This finisher not only looks cool but also provides significant gameplay advantages.
Building Your Monowire Arsenal
To truly unlock the Monowire’s potential, consider the following build considerations:
- Sandevistan Cyberware: This cyberware drastically slows down time, allowing you to effortlessly weave through enemies and deliver precise strikes. The Sandevistan’s slowdown is critical for applying the Monowire’s charge attack effectively.
- Netrunning Hybrid: While the Monowire benefits directly from Reflexes and Blades, you can create a powerful hybrid build by incorporating Netrunning. Use quickhacks to debuff enemies, making them vulnerable to your Monowire attacks. The Netrunner Monowire build synergizes well to help recover RAM.
- Cyberware Mods: Invest in cyberware mods that enhance your damage output, attack speed, and survivability. Consider mods that increase crit chance, crit damage, and armor. The Epic Monowire Battery mod, for example, is a must to maximize the charge damage.
- Weapons: Consider Satori and Throwing Knives to complement the Monowire build, especially if you plan on using Sandevistan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Monowire
1. Is the Monowire a blunt or blade weapon?
The Monowire is classified as a Blade weapon. This is a significant change from earlier versions of the game when it was considered a blunt weapon.
2. Does the Monowire scale with Body?
No, the Monowire does not scale with the Body attribute. It scales with Reflexes and the Blades skill tree.
3. What attribute is best for Monowire?
The best attribute for the Monowire is Reflexes. This attribute directly increases the damage of the Monowire and affects crit chance and dodge capabilities.
4. What Quickhacks can I use with the Monowire?
You can install the following Quickhacks on the Monowire:
- Cripple Movement
- Cyberware Malfunction
- Reboot Optics
- Weapon Glitch
5. Does the Monowire have finishers?
Yes, the Monowire has finishers. The Finisher: Live Wire perk in the Intelligence skill tree unlocks a unique and stylish Monowire finisher.
6. Can I use the Monowire in Beat on the Brat?
No, the Monowire and other arm cyberware like Mantis Blades are disabled in the Beat on the Brat questline. Only Gorilla Arms are allowed.
7. What type of damage does the Monowire deal?
The Monowire deals Physical damage.
8. Is the Monowire good for stealth?
Yes, the Monowire is excellent for stealth. It’s a silent weapon that allows you to eliminate enemies without alerting others.
9. What is the Netrunner Monowire build?
The Netrunner Monowire build focuses on using the Monowire as a complementary weapon to your quickhacks. The goal is to debuff enemies with quickhacks and then finish them off with the Monowire, using perks that recover RAM when dealing damage or performing finishers.
10. Is the Monowire better than Gorilla Arms?
The “better” cyberware depends on your playstyle. The Monowire is generally considered superior for Netrunner/Reflex builds due to its scaling and synergy with quickhacks. Gorilla Arms are better for Body-focused builds that prioritize raw strength.
11. Are Gorilla Arms worth it?
Gorilla Arms are worth it if you are investing heavily in the Body attribute and intend to use blunt weapons. They provide a significant boost to your melee damage and allow you to force open doors and rip turrets off their mounts.
12. Does Monowire scale better than Mantis Blades?
The Monowire has a higher potential DPS than Mantis Blades, as reported by players comparing them with legendary versions from Doc Ryder, which had a much higher DPS than Mantis Blades. However, the best option depends on your personal preference and build style.
13. What’s the best mod for the Monowire?
The Epic Monowire Battery mod is highly recommended. It enhances the Monowire’s charge mechanic, allowing you to deal significantly more damage with fully charged attacks.
14. How does the Monowire’s charge mechanic work?
The Monowire charges automatically when equipped but not in use. As the charge increases, so does the potential damage of your attacks. Light attacks consume about 20% of the charge, while heavy attacks expend the entire charge for maximum damage.
15. What’s the difference between the old and new Monowire scaling?
Prior to Patch 1.5, the Monowire scaled with the Cool attribute and was considered a blunt weapon. Now, it scales with the Reflexes attribute and the Blades skill tree, making it a faster, more agile, and potentially more damaging weapon.
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